How to pronounce aargh
Say it like ARG. Aargh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɑrɡ/ARG
UK British/ɑːɡ/AHG
- ARG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aargh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aargh
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHG.
What does aargh mean?
interjection
- Alternative form of argh.
Questions about saying aargh
How do you pronounce aargh?
Say ARG. The American pronunciation is /ɑrɡ/. In British English it is /ɑːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aargh?
Aargh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ARG.
Is aargh pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːɡ/ (AHG).